Nutritional health is achieved through the therapeutic use of whole foods, safe culinary preparation, and understanding the metabolic impacts of specific dietary frameworks and ingredients.
Traditional Chinese cuisine is rife with fresh vegetables, lean proteins and aromatic herbs, but when you order takeout in America, you’re also likely to get an excess of sodium, plenty of fat and oversized portions.
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When training for a significant period of time, your body needs fuel and hydration to keep going. This can come in the form of a sports drink such as Gatorade, which was created in the 1960s for the University of Florida football team -- the Gators -- hence, the name.
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When you’re taking medication, the last thing you want to do is reduce its effectiveness by eating or drinking the wrong thing.
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It's rare to find someone who claims bacon to be a health food, but it is popular, since Americans eat an average of 18 pounds of the breakfast meat a year, according to The Huffington Post.
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When deciding between drinking soda or a sports drink, you're generally choosing between the lesser of two evils -- at least when it comes to nutritional benefits.
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Whether you call it Atkins, Paleo, South Beach or simply a low-carb diet, some weight-loss methods tout the superiority of protein and fat over the third macronutrient, carbohydrates.
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As a rule, alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. Therefore, the number of calories in your favorite vodka brand depends on the amount of alcohol it contains. Smirnoff Vodka makes varieties of vodka that range from 40 to 50 percent alcohol by volume, or ABV.
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The list of foods that pregnant woman are told not to eat is both longer and more surprising than anyone expects. Off-limit foods include raw sushi, deli turkey, sprouts and certain cheeses -- including blue cheese.
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Whether the picky eater in your family is a finicky toddler, a headstrong teenager or perhaps even yourself, everyone needs to eat a balanced, healthy dinner.
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The effervescent nature of sparkling water makes for a refreshing beverage and a healthier alternative to sugary soda. In fact, it's so reminiscent of soda, due to the carbonation, that you might wonder if there are any detrimental side effects.
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Whether you're on a liquid diet for a medical condition or procedure or because you hope it will help you lose weight, it can be tricky to get started and stay on this eating plan. A liquid diet consists of foods that are only liquid or become liquid at room temperature, such as strained soups, soups and ice pops.
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When it comes to running a marathon, your nutrition plan is just as important as your training regimen. The food eat you provides the energy your body needs to keep going, even when it seems like you'll never get past mile 20.
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Taking too much of anything -- even when it's as healthy as vitamins -- can cause problems. Although some vitamins are relatively harmless in unlimited quantities because your body excretes the excess, others can only be taken in limited amounts before you risk harming your health.
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Better known as essential fatty acids, or EFAs, Vitamin F is composed of two types of fatty acids: linoleic and alpha-linolenic. The body cannot produce EFAs by itself, so you have to get them from food sources where they are known as unsaturated fatty acids or polyunsaturated fatty acids.
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Between the vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pains -- all typical symptoms of food poisoning -- the thought of eating anything can be unappealing. However, you need to keep your strength up and stay hydrated, despite the way you're feeling.
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The term "soft drink" refers to more than just sodas -- it also encompasses any beverage with added sugars or sweeteners, including fruit punch, lemonade, sweetened teas, sports drinks and energy drinks.
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Caffeine might be a natural substance -- it occurs in more than 60 plants -- but it certainly has side effects that could be less than pleasing to some. According to the U.S.
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Although you can experience acid reflux and gas separately, both of them occurring together indicate gastroesophageal reflux disease, says Harvard Medical School. GERD occurs when the muscles of the lower esophagus loosen slightly, allowing stomach acid or digestive juice to return to the esophagus after swallowing.
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If you just turned the big 5-0, you might wonder if your nutritional needs are going to change during this new decade of your life. You're on the precipice of needing fewer calories -- at 51, your caloric needs decrease by 200 calories a day.
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The culprit behind feeling tired can be as innocent as poor sleep habits to something much more serious, such as nutritional deficiencies. When no cup of coffee will get you feeling perky, talk to your doctor about potential causes.
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